Summary

The General Maintenance Worker performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and knowledge (but not proficiency) in such trades as HVAC, painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work. Work involves a variety of the following duties: replacing electrical ballast, lamps, receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors, using plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings, repairing or replacing sinks, water coolers, and toilets painting structures and equipment; repairing or replacing concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks, replacing damaged paneling and floor tiles, hanging doors and installing door locks, replacing broken window panes, and performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery. Also, responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds surrounding the facility. Plants flowers, mows, pulls weeds, repairs structures, and maintains outside of building.

*Please Note: This position is contingent upon a contract award. We will not be actively responding to applicants until there is a need to move forward with this position.

The pay rate for this position is $23.45/hour + $4.57/hour H&W.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Including but not limited to)

• Completes service orders with accurate information to include labor hours and materials used to complete the task.
• Observes and practices safe working procedures
• Ensures timecard is accurately completed on a daily basis.
• Participates in a variety of departmental and other meetings on a regular basis.
• Performs general maintenance tasks as directed by Supervisor on time and to specification
• Locates and moves materials, equipment, and parts between work areas of project location/site to expedite processing of goods, according to pre-determined schedules, needs and priorities.
• General manual labor to include use of hand tools and provide manual labor support for project activities and site location.
• Perform routine maintenance duties such as applying plaster, fixing fountains, and other duties
• Possess good housekeeping skills with attention to detail on environmental hazardous to reduce personal exposure and potential spreading of hazardous contaminants.
• Assists other Facility Maintenance staff with various tasks.
• Perform grounds keeping and build maintenance duties. Maintain the landscaping in an aesthetic, environmentally sustainable, and professional manner.
• Mow lawn either by hand or using a riding lawnmower
• Mowing shall occur as needed in order to maintain grass at the desired height of 2 inches
• Must be proficient in techniques in pruning trees and shrubs correctly
• Able to identify noxious weeds as specified in the Statement of Work (SOW)
• Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes
• May be required to apply pesticide to rid grounds of pests such as mosquitos, wasps, ticks, and other
• Cut down tree limbs that are posing a danger
• Edging at all tree mounds, plant beds, curbs, sidewalks, and other paved areas
• Prune Trees (which include but are not limited to vine maple, rhododendron, flowering cherry, cedar, etc.)
• Prune Shrubs (which include but are not limited to evergreen huckleberry, red flowering currant, azaleas, ferns, etc.)
• Trim shrubs and pull weeds
• Reports damaged plants in need of replacement to Project Manager and on-site client contact
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds keeping
• Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed
• Water plants and grass as needed and apply fertilizer
• Performs janitorial duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Three or more years of experience in the general maintenance trade supplemented by one year experience as a General Maintenance Worker.
• Requires a current and Valid Driver's license and proof of current automobile insurance and the ability to travel to local facilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, and tools of the general maintenance trade.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable building codes and specifications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the general maintenance trade.
• Knowledge of power tools; includes their designs, uses, repair and maintenance, and the practical application of use, general landscaping knowledge and capabilities, including pruning of trees and shrubs
• Ability to read, interprets, prepare and work from plans, drawings, and sketches.
• Ability to perform and instruct others in a variety of skilled general maintenance work
• Ability to make accurate estimates of time and materials required to complete a job.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and present information and respond to questions from vendors, customers, management, and others in a professional and timely manner.
• Have a good working knowledge of computer applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Must be capable of lifting to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass required criminal background check and pass pre- employment drug testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Course
• 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher
• Lead Awareness course completion
• Experience and knowledge of Alaska Native cultures

Shareholder Preference

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native Corporation Shareholders, Descendants, and Spouses in all phases of employment.

Core Competencies

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely according to strict deadlines.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Team Builder/Worker - Ability to inspire and work within a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Work involves moderate to heavy work in all types of conditions. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the workday. Considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching may be required.
• May work with sharp and or rough materials, including but not limited to using sharp tools and power equipment, and working in situations where safety must be a top priority.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

• Work may be performed in indoor and outdoor locations. May work in confined spaces and various noise levels. Work may be subject to changes in temperature, weather conditions.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week. Some overtime may be required

High School Diploma/GED (required)

3 years: *Candidate must be a U.S. citizen. *Three or more years of experience in the general maintenance trade supplemented by one year experience as a General Maintenance Worker. *Comprehensive knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, and tools of the general maintenance trade. *Comprehensive knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the general maintenance trade. *Must be able to pass required criminal background check and pass pre- employment drug testing. (required)

Driver's License (required)